Lakeland moves closer to adding school speed zone cameras after 13 student deaths in Polk County
The City of Lakeland is taking significant steps to improve student safety by advancing an ordinance to install speed cameras in school zones. This initiative comes in response to a series of tragic vehicle-related accidents involving students, which have deeply affected the community.
The City of Lakeland is taking significant steps to improve student safety by advancing an ordinance to install speed cameras in school zones. This initiative comes in response to a series of tragic vehicle-related accidents involving students, which have deeply affected the community.
Troubled teen stabs man 113 times at Bartow group home saying 'voices in my head told me to': PCSO
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is holding a press conference on Monday at 4 p.m. to share more details about a death at an independent group living home in Bartow.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is holding a press conference on Monday at 4 p.m. to share more details about a death at an independent group living home in Bartow.
Armed teen robs man during Facebook marketplace sale: Police
A Facebook marketplace sale went sour earlier this month when Winter Haven police say a teen armed with a gun robbed a man trying to sell a key fob programming device.
A Facebook marketplace sale went sour earlier this month when Winter Haven police say a teen armed with a gun robbed a man trying to sell a key fob programming device.
Sheriff Grady Judd: 'Violent death' at group home prompts murder investigation
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says that his office is helping the Bartow Police Department investigate what they are calling a “violent death."
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says that his office is helping the Bartow Police Department investigate what they are calling a “violent death."
Winter Haven Regional Airport to use digital remote tower system to enhance safety, first in nation
As the Winter Haven Regional Airport gets busier and busier every year, the airport is looking for new and inventive ways to enhance safety and efficiency.
As the Winter Haven Regional Airport gets busier and busier every year, the airport is looking for new and inventive ways to enhance safety and efficiency.
Grady Judd: 255 suspects, including 36 illegal immigrants, busted in operation ‘Fool Around and Find Out’
More than 250 suspects were arrested during a nine-day, multi-agency undercover investigation in Polk County.
More than 250 suspects were arrested during a nine-day, multi-agency undercover investigation in Polk County.
Florida cat escapes vet after procedure, travels 3 miles back home: ‘I would’ve called an Uber’
What started as a routine vet visit turned into an epic journey for one frisky feline.
What started as a routine vet visit turned into an epic journey for one frisky feline.
Lake Wales community steps up to help 11-year-old boy who was robbed selling candy for school fundraiser
After word spread that an 11-year-old boy was robbed in downtown Lake Wales while selling candy for a school fundraiser, local business owners turned the traumatic situation into one of selflessness and kindness.
After word spread that an 11-year-old boy was robbed in downtown Lake Wales while selling candy for a school fundraiser, local business owners turned the traumatic situation into one of selflessness and kindness.
Polk County ‘street racer’ arrested for speeding 108 mph with teen in car
A 19-year-old woman is accused of racing another vehicle in Polk County at speeds of more than 100 mph.
A 19-year-old woman is accused of racing another vehicle in Polk County at speeds of more than 100 mph.
Polk County ‘arson’ fire sends 1 to hospital: PCFR
A Polk County house fire that sent one person to the hospital is under investigation.
A Polk County house fire that sent one person to the hospital is under investigation.
Turning harmful algae into renewable energy in Lakeland
A new system in Lakeland is addressing a problem in Florida's waters and creating a source of renewable energy.
A new system in Lakeland is addressing a problem in Florida's waters and creating a source of renewable energy.
Grady Judd: 6 arrested, including multiple teens, after 2 killed in Lakeland during drug deal gone wrong
Six people, including multiple teens, were arrested after two people were killed in Lakeland on Monday, according to Sheriff Grady Judd.
Six people, including multiple teens, were arrested after two people were killed in Lakeland on Monday, according to Sheriff Grady Judd.
Video: UPS driver helps rescue 2 children locked inside Florida home
A Florida delivery driver helped rescue two young children who were trapped inside their home last week, according to the Haines City Police Department.
A Florida delivery driver helped rescue two young children who were trapped inside their home last week, according to the Haines City Police Department.
Family members remember innocent bystander struck by vehicle during drug deal gone wrong
A family is mourning the loss of their loved one who was just an innocent bystander of a drug deal gone wrong.
A family is mourning the loss of their loved one who was just an innocent bystander of a drug deal gone wrong.
Bicyclist killed in Polk County crash
A man died after Polk County deputies say a car hit him as he was riding an electric bicycle on Monday night.
A man died after Polk County deputies say a car hit him as he was riding an electric bicycle on Monday night.
Grady Judd: Driver fatally shot before slamming into Lakeland home, killing man passing by on electric bicycle
The driver of a Mercedes was fatally shot just before his vehicle slammed into a Lakeland home and killed an electric bicyclist who was passing by at the time of the crash, said Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd.
The driver of a Mercedes was fatally shot just before his vehicle slammed into a Lakeland home and killed an electric bicyclist who was passing by at the time of the crash, said Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd.
4 teens arrested in violent attack leaving man seriously injured: 'Sickening rage'
Four teens face felony charges after an attack that Polk County deputies call "brutal," leaving a man with serious injuries.
Four teens face felony charges after an attack that Polk County deputies call "brutal," leaving a man with serious injuries.
Softball coach admits to exchanging explicit photos, videos with teen girl: PCSO
A Lakeland Girls Softball League coach faces several felony charges after Polk County deputies say he groomed an underage girl and exchanged nude images.
A Lakeland Girls Softball League coach faces several felony charges after Polk County deputies say he groomed an underage girl and exchanged nude images.
Horses on Polk County property left for weeks without food and water, owner arrested: ‘Severely malnourished’
A Polk County man is behind bars after deputies said he neglected six horses, all of which were found severely malnourished on his property. One of the horses died.
A Polk County man is behind bars after deputies said he neglected six horses, all of which were found severely malnourished on his property. One of the horses died.
New firetruck technology aims to boost recruitment amid first responder shortage
As Florida’s population grows, many fire departments are struggling to keep up, but a new piece of high-tech equipment could offer a lifeline.
As Florida’s population grows, many fire departments are struggling to keep up, but a new piece of high-tech equipment could offer a lifeline.